If each term is raised to the power k, the sequence becomes:
ak,(ar)k,(ar2)k,…,(arn−1)k
ak,akrk,akr2k,…,akr(n−1)k
This is a new G.P. with first term A=ak and common ratio R=rk.
Reason R is True.
3. Conclusion
Both statements are mathematically correct. However, Reason R discusses the properties of a G.P. sequence under exponentiation, while Assertion A is a specific result regarding the ratio of two numbers based on their A.M. and G.M. Reason R does not explain why the ratio in Assertion A is derived.
Correct Answer:
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
1. Analysis of Assertion A
Let the two numbers be a and b.
The Arithmetic Mean (A.M.) is A=2a+b and the Geometric Mean (G.M.) is G=ab.
If each term is raised to the power k, the sequence becomes:
ak,(ar)k,(ar2)k,…,(arn−1)k
ak,akrk,akr2k,…,akr(n−1)k
This is a new G.P. with first term A=ak and common ratio R=rk.
Reason R is True.
3. Conclusion
Both statements are mathematically correct. However, Reason R discusses the properties of a G.P. sequence under exponentiation, while Assertion A is a specific result regarding the ratio of two numbers based on their A.M. and G.M. Reason R does not explain why the ratio in Assertion A is derived.
Correct Answer:
Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.